U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Social Security Administration / Language Specialist

Job-title file

Language Specialist at Social Security Administration, U.S. Federal Government

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

13 employees hold this title in Social Security Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $103,071, above the department median of $97,898.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $103,071
Agency median: $97,898
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$74,321$129,420+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 13 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Language Specialist is held in 14 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Social Security Administration, the median of $103,071 ranks #10 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of State

$167,902 · 46

Department of Commerce

$141,996 · 8

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

$141,024 · 1

Department of Labor

$139,951 · 1

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$125,204 · 2

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

$122,900 · 4

Department of Justice

$112,397 · 116

Department of Health and Human Services

$111,543 · 13

Department of Homeland Security

$107,411 · 105

Department of Treasury

$92,752 · 2

Department of Veterans Affairs

$87,176 · 1

Department of Education

$87,176 · 1

Median total compensation for the Language Specialist role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Social Security Administration

Accounting 46
Actuarial Science 41
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 50
Administrative Law Judge 1,204
Administrative Officer 11
Audiovisual Production 29
Auditing 92
Budget Analysis 112
Building Management 56
Carpentry 12
Cash Processing 16
Claims Assistance and Examining 804
Computer Clerk and Assistant 20
Computer Operation 53
Contact Representative 11,102
Contracting 99
Distribution Facilities & Storage Management 8
Economist 32
Electrician 17
Emergency Management Specialist 8
Equal Employment Opportunity 122
Equipment Operator 8
Financial Administration and Program 235
General Attorney 3,362
General Legal and Kindred Administration 3,876
Government Information Specialist 52
Human Resources Management 879
Human Resources Management Student Trainee 9
Industrial Hygiene 12
Information Technology Management 4,288
Interior Design 8
Invalid 10
Inventory Management 9
Legal Assistance 1,833
Legal Occupations Student Trainee 18
Mail and File 132
Maintenance Mechanic 10
Management and Program Analysis 2,889
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 48
Materials Handler 38
Mathematical Statistics 18
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 965
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 543
Motor Vehicle Operating 18
Nurse 9
Office Automation Clerical and Assistance 13
Operations Research 16
Paralegal Specialist 746
Pipefitting 12
Program Management 77
Public Affairs 158
Secretary 45
Security Administration 114
Social Insurance Administration 29,755
Social Science 28
Social Science Student Trainee 76
Supply Clerical and Technician 8
Support Services Administration 49
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 27

Record list

Employees with this title

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Marelis Solismontes

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$129,728

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $129,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,728
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,728
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Marelis Solismontes holds the role of Language Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,728. Their pay grade is 12.

Marelis Solis-Montes

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2025 total comp

$128,446

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $128,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,446
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,446
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $95,898
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

At Social Security Administration, Marelis Solis-Montes serves as a Language Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,446. They are classified at grade 12.

Miguel Perezviera

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$111,087

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $111,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,087
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,087
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

At Social Security Administration, Miguel Perezviera serves as a Language Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,087. They are classified at grade 11.

Casey Shaman

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$111,087

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $111,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,087
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,087
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Casey Shaman is a Language Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $111,087. They are classified at grade 11.

Miguel Perez-Viera

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2025 total comp

$110,775

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $109,975
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,775
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,975
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,108
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Miguel Perez-Viera works as a Language Specialist for Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Miguel earned $110,775 in 2025. Their pay grade is 11.

David Larson

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$107,590

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $107,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,590
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,590
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

David Larson works as a Language Specialist for Social Security Administration based in Baltimore, Maryland. David earned $107,590 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Jimena Bolanoeslava

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$103,071

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $102,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $531
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,071
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,540
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Jimena Bolanoeslava is a Language Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $103,071. They are classified at grade 11.

Rodney Berrios Ortiz

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$88,296

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $88,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,296
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,296
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,922
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

At Social Security Administration, Rodney Berrios Ortiz serves as a Language Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,296. They are classified at grade 11.

Maria Gonzalez Ruiz

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$88,296

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $88,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,296
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Cristina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,296
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,922
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Maria Gonzalez Ruiz is a Language Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Baltimore, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $88,296. They are classified at grade 11.

Zylkia Kriss

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$83,027

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $83,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,027
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Miami
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,027
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Zylkia Kriss is a Language Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Miami, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $83,027. They are classified at grade 09.

Dianne Delgado

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$80,243

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $80,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,243
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Tampa
Work state: Florida
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,243
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Dianne Delgado is a Language Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Tampa, Florida. 2026 total compensation came to $80,243. They are classified at grade 09.

Ana Otero

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$76,128

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $76,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,128
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Orlando
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Lucia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,128
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 122360095
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Ana Otero holds the role of Language Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Orlando, Florida. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,128. Their pay grade is 09.

Daniel Ortiz

Language Specialist/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$74,321

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $74,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $251
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,321
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Tampa
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,070
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Daniel Ortiz is a Language Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Tampa, Florida. 2026 total compensation came to $74,321. They are classified at grade 09.